Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan

MAY
9
2026
Join the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series at Lake Cowichan on May 9, 2026 for long and short course options plus a kids race. Tackle scenic trails, soak up community vibes and support the Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers.
26 kilometers 13 kilometers

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Event overview

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan is a trail running event on Vancouver Island. It is held at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The series uses local trail networks and includes a kid's race plus long and short course options. A fundraising organization listed for the event is Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers.

Courses and registration

Courses:

  • ~26k - 638 m vertical gain
  • ~13k - 171 m vertical gain
  • Kid's race (distance not specified)

Registration opens on December 5, 2025. Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Published entry fees (Canadian funds) include:

  • Kid's Race: $13.14 (Dec 5 - May 7)
  • Short Course (~13K): $68.69 (Dec 5 – Apr 24), $90.90 (Apr 24 – May 7); race day fee listed separately
  • Long Course (~26K): $79.80 (Dec 5 – Apr 24), $102.00 (Apr 24 – May 7); race day fee listed separately

Additional fee notes: 5% GST is applied at checkout, an online processing fee is added to registrations, and payments are payable in Canadian funds. Accepted cards include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.